announced the artist Suwaidan meeting About her injury to the seventh nerve during her live appearance on her program on Al-Shams Channel, explaining that she was exposed to this health condition that affected her facial features, which prompted her to share her experience with her audience frankly and transparently, stressing that the artist is a human being like any other person who can go through health and psychological crises.
Liqa expressed her gratitude for receiving support and invitations from her fans, and said that she chose to appear despite her health condition to illustrate the human side of her life, instead of always appearing in an ideal way, as usually happens with artists.
In her statements, Suwaidan confirmed that she had difficulty moving her facial muscles, and it was difficult for her to close her eyes completely, which forced her to use lubricating drops and cover the eyes while sleeping.
What is the seventh nerve?
According to WebMD, the seventh nerve, or the facial nerve, is an important nerve that controls facial expressions, such as smiling, closing the eyes, raising the eyebrows, and moving the lips. It also plays a role in other functions such as taste and the secretion of tears and saliva. Any defect or inflammation in this nerve can lead to weakness or temporary paralysis on one side of the face
Symptoms that accompany the infection
When the seventh nerve is injured, a group of symptoms appear, including:
Weakness or paralysis on one side of the face, making facial features asymmetrical.
Difficulty closing the eye on the affected side, which affects eye lubrication.
Drooping corner of the mouth and difficulty smiling or controlling muscle movement.
Change in the sense of taste in the front part of the tongue.
Increase or decrease in tear or saliva secretions
Pain around the ear or jaw before symptoms appear.
Why is the seventh nerve called the facial nerve?
The seventh nerve is the nerve directly responsible for the movement of facial muscles and facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, closing the eyes, and moving the lips. It also plays a role in:
The sense of taste is in the front of the tongue
Secretion of tears
Saliva secretion
Protecting the eyes from dryness
When infected or inflamed, symptoms appear suddenly in most cases, often on one side of the face.
Possible causes of injury
There is no single confirmed cause of seventh nerve injury, but experts link the condition to several factors, including:
Psychological pressure and chronic stress, which Suwaidan confirmed as a contributing factor to her injury, is the result of psychological pressures and relationships that she experienced in the past period.
Viral infections and some diseases that affect immunity.
Physical injuries or exposure to environmental factors in some cases.
Types of seventh nerve injury
Bell’s palsy
It is the most common type, and occurs suddenly for no apparent reason.
Viral infection
Such as cold or herpes viruses.
Injury due to severe psychological pressure or nervous stress
It is a common factor in many cases.
Secondary injury
As a result of ear infections, sinus infections, or immune problems.
Important tips for seventh nerve patients
Protect your eyes with glasses or a cap while sleeping
Avoid direct exposure to cold air or air conditioning
Commitment to rest and reducing stress
Do not stop treatment before the specified period
Be patient and do not worry, because the improvement may be gradual
